cry all the way to the bank
The phrase "cry all the way to the bank" is often used to describe a situation where someone profits financially despite dissatisfaction or criticism.
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Definition
B2Financial Success
(sarcastic, informal)To gain financially from something despite complaints or negative feelings about it.
Example
- Despite the bad reviews, the author cried all the way to the bank with the book's sales.
- He may not like his job, but he’s crying all the way to the bank with that salary.
B2Criticism
(sarcastic, informal)To be unaffected by criticism due to financial success.
Example
- They can say what they want about his business practices, but he's crying all the way to the bank.
- She cried all the way to the bank, ignoring the negative comments about her performance.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cry all the way to the bank":
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